We See The World Global Peer Mentoring Project is a collaboration between Communities in Schools of New Jersey Mentoring Success Center and YouthWorks CIC in Belfast, Ireland. Students grades 9-12 who reside in Maplewood South Orange are eligible to participate in this wonderful program which will bring together youth from across the globe. This initiative will allow and encourage students to share experiences and learn through video conferencing, social media video and other technology.
Thomas Owens of Communities in Schools of New Jersey and Stephen Hughes of Belfast, Ireland met nearly 2 years ago when Stephen’s YouthWorks team visited Newark. Finding common ground, both were committed to creating an innovative and engaging youth project using the powerful tools of technology. Together they launched “We See The World” and, through HK Community Fund (a community based charity located in Maplewood), have invited the youth of Maplewood and South Orange to join the project which launched on September 21, 2010 joining youth from Belfast, Ireland; Newark, New Jersey; Phoenix, Arizona and Dayton, Ohio. more »
Lego Animation Grades 6-7
Lego animation is a type of stop motion animation created by moving an object in very small amounts and taking a picture between each movement – think the California Raisins or Wallace and Gromit. You then run all of the pictures together at a fast pace to create the illusion that the object(s) are really moving.
Your child will learn digital technology while creating their own lego animation movie with a computer, digital camera, tripod, and batch of colorful legos.
Students will be encouraged to link this media project to their community or as a tool to bring a book report or other writing project to life.
Your child will also be introduced to iPhoto and Aperture to enhance and modify their photos in an environment that encourages collaboration among peers and senior peer mentors.
Workshop offered Tuesdays April 5 through May 3rd with registration beginning March 28th. Student fee $25.00.
For further information on this workshop a, please email programs@mwsohkfc.org or call 973.762.4062 Please note The Center follows the Maplewood & South Orange School District calendar. Accordingly classes will not be held the week of April 18th.
Claymation is a type of stop motion animation created by moving an object in very small amounts and taking a picture between each movement – think the California Raisins or Wallace and Gromit. You then run all of the pictures together at a fast pace to create the illusion that the object(s) are really moving.
Your child will learn digital technology while creating their own claymation movie with a computer, digital camera, tripod, and clay.
Students will be encouraged to link this media project to their community or as a tool to bring a book report or other writing project to life.
Your child will also be introduced to iPhoto and Aperture to enhance and modify their photos in an environment that encourages collaboration among peers and senior peer mentors. For further information on this workshop a, please email programs@mwsohkfc.org or call 973.762.4062
Workshop offered Tuesdays 3:30-4:45 Workshop is limited to 10 children and will run from February 15th through March 15th. Registration February 4th through 11th. Student fee for supplies $10.00.
The Center reopens January 10th and will be offering the following workshops for students grades 5-12 who reside in Maplewood & South Orange.
iMovie/Final Cut Monday & Thursday 3:30-5 (Grades 8-12)
iPhoto/Photoshop Tuesday 4-5:15 (Grades 5-8)
“We See The World” Wednesday 4-5:30
Open Workshop Friday 3:30-5 (grades 8-12)
Open registration December 20-22 and January 3-5 from 3:30-5. Should workshop enrollment exceed capacity a lottery will be conducted to randomly select participants among those eligible. Those selected will be notified by e-mail January 6th.
Today we are reaching out to our friends and supporters to help us raise funds needed to expand our computer lab. As the school year progresses we are finding an increased need for computer access in order to meet academic requirements.
To help ensure those who do not have home access are afforded equal opportunity to achieve their personal best, our team is committed to raising the funds necessary to build a lab for the sole use of our community’s youth, enhancing their educational experience.
Your gift today will help us provide the life-changing programs and guidance that help our community’s youth excel. Working together, we can reach the next generation who will transform themselves, their communities and America for the better.
We are asking our families, friends and supporters to donate $20 to the HK Community Fund this holiday season, 100% of your donation will go directly to the purchase of both hard and software to build a 12 station Dell computer lab.
Please use the Pay Pal link to contribute your tax deductible donation to HK Community Fund, Inc or mail your check to The HK Foundations Center 515 Valley Street, Suite 130, Maplewood NJ 07040
We thank you in kind for your continued support.
These workshops are open to kids Grades 7 & 8 encourage children to explore their worlds as they photograph scenes from their own lives that serve as they as a catalyst for verbal and written expression. Our world is dominated by visual images and the written word. It is important to know how to express yourself, both verbally and in writing. Writing photography promotes visual literacy and writing into a program that interconnects photo-based image making with a variety of writing techniques to improve self expression. The power of photography and writing are combined so that participants learn to tell their story or the story of the world around them. Workshop participants are given the opportunity to create images of self, family, community, dreams, and the environment. These images then serve as the catalyst for written works.
Your child will be introduced to iPhoto and Aperture to enhance and modify their photos in an environment that encourages collaboration among peers and senior peer mentors. For further information on this workshop and community project, please email programs@mwsohkfc.org.
Workshop offered Monday 3:30-4:45
The Foundations Center of Maplewood & South Orange Adult Registration is now open and offering series of workshops that focus on “Learning the Language of Social Media and Web Development”. These workshops are specifically designed for small business owners who are new to social networking.
Are you using social media to build an audience or market your services? If you haven’t you’re probably missing out on connecting with new audiences. These workshops will take an advanced look at social media optimization. You will learn best practices for engagement and digital marketing to steer traffic to your website.
Stephanie Jelley, Director of Business Development & Programming and social media enthusiast with more than 10 years of communication experience with Contour Marketing & Media, will lead the series.
Workshop topics are:
- November 18– “Introduction to Social Media” Learn the basics of social media. Blogs, YouTube and social networks like Facebook and Twitter are just some of the new tools allowing people to share knowledge and organize into groups online. This session will cover basic information about how social media tools such as blogs, wikis, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are being used. You will also gain pointers and tips to consider about using social media in your business/organization’s communications. In addition you will review how social media tools have changed and continues to change the landscape of communications.
- December 2 – “Facebook and LinkedIn for Beginners” will focus on setting up a Facebook account and pages for your small business as well as the importance of a LinkedIn presence creating a profile and network that will enhance your reach.
- December 9-”Twitter Know-How” will cover setting up an account, creating a custom background, tweetiquette, tweeting and getting targeted followers to compliment your business services.
- December 16-”Building your Business through Better Blogging-An Introduction to WordPress” There are many uses for blogs. Blogging is one of the most sought after techniques for driving traffic, increasing revenue, network marketing, advertising, personal uses, branding and much more
- January 6-”Building Your Business Blog-Session 2″-Build your business or personal blog with guidance.
The cost for the workshops is $25 per session and registration is required as seating is limited. A 15% discount will be applied for those attending all workshops.
Workshops will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings, September 21-October 19 at the HK Foundations Center which is conveniently located at 515 Valley Street, Suite 130, Maplewood.
For further information or to request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, call 973.762.0462 or email programs@mwsohkfc.org.
The HK Foundations Center of Maplewood & South Orange welcomes parents and students to visit The Center, Thursday, November 11 from 1-5 pm for an Open House to speak with both the foundation’s president, Tom Kerns and instructors regarding services and workshops offered to youth grades 5-12 and adult workshops open to all 18 and older.
Youth workshops are free to all students who live within the Maplewood & South Orange School District. We welcome you and your child to visit The Center and enjoy the many multi-media projects, individual and community based, allow our students to further explore their creativity while learning skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century.
For further information and applications please visit The Center or email programs@mwsohkfc.org. Office hours are Tuesday through Thursday 9 am to 12:00 pm and 3:30-5:30. Questions should be emailed to stephanie@mwsohkfc.org.
The Center is conveniently located at The Map Building, 515 Valley Road, Suite 130, Maplewood.
The HK Foundations Center of Maplewood & South Orange welcomes parents and students to visit The Center, Monday September 13th from 1-3 pm or 6-8:30 pm for an Open House to speak with both the foundation’s president, Tom Kerns and instructors regarding services and workshops offered to youth grades 7-12 and adult workshops open to all 18 and older.
Youth workshops are free to all students who live within the Maplewood & South Orange School District. We welcome you and your child to visit The Center and enjoy the many multi-media projects, individual and community based, allow our students to further explore their creativity while learning skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century.
For further information and applications please visit http://mwsocc.org/fall-2010-schedule-application/ Applications will be available on site September 6th. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9 am to 1:00 pm and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Questions should be emailed to programs@mwsohkfc.org.
The Center is conveniently located at The Map Building, 515 Valley Road, Suite 130, Maplewood.
The Foundations Center of Maplewood & South Orange Adult Registration is now open and offering series of workshops “Learning the Language of Social Media and Web Development” specifically designed for small business owners who are new to social networking.
Are you using social media to build an audience or market your services? If you haven’t you’re probably missing out on connecting with new audiences. These workshops will take an advanced look at social media optimization. You will learn best practices for engagement and digital marketing to steer traffic to your website.
Stephanie Jelley, Director of Business Development & Programming and social media enthusiast with more than 10 years of communication experience with Contour Marketing & Media, will lead the series.
Workshop topics are:
- September 21 – “Introduction to Social Media” Learn the basics of social media. Blogs, YouTube and social networks like Facebook and Twitter are just some of the new tools allowing people to share knowledge and organize into groups online. This session will cover basic information about how social media tools such as blogs, wikis, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter are being used. You will also gain pointers and tips to consider about using social media in your business/organization’s communications and review how social media tools have changed and continues to change the landscape of communications.
- September 28 – “Facebook and LinkedIn for Beginners” will focus on setting up a Facebook account and pages for your small business as well as the importance of a LinkedIn presence creating a profile and network that will enhance your reach.
- October 5 -”Twitter Know-How” will cover setting up an account, creating a custom background, tweetiquette, tweeting and getting targeted followers to compliment your business services.
- October 12-”Building your Business through Better Blogging-An Introduction to WordPress” There are many uses for blogs. Blogging is one of the most sought after techniques for driving traffic, increasing revenue, network marketing, advertising, personal uses, branding and much more
- October 19-”Building Your Business Blog-Session 2″-Build your business or personal blog with guidance.
The cost for the workshops is $25 per session and registration is required as seating is limited. A 15% discount will be applied for those attending all workshops.
Workshops will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings, September 21-October 19 at the HK Foundations Center which is conveniently located at 515 Valley Street, Suite 130, Maplewood.
For further information or to request reasonable accommodations for disabilities, call 973.762.0462 or email programs@mwsohkfc.org.
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